Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning have empowered students in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Philippines to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to be more aware of these significant new open educational undertakings. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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